3 hours agoSwath of rain moves east, wind gets crankinโ Thursday, FridayWe're in for a gusty next few days with limited showers through Easter Sunday
12 hours agoRegionโs top health leaders and Sen. Warner meet for roundtableRoanoke Valley health leaders and U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) met for a roundtable talk at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC on Wednesday.
1 day agoRain, rumbles of thunder target areas near, east of Roanoke Valley WednesdayA slow-moving front will gradually take rain chances east of our area
2 days agoStormโs location makes difference between feast, famine with rain this weekHigher rain totals will be east of the Roanoke Valley, while areas west pick up much lighter amounts
3 days agoStrong, slow-moving storm to bring rounds of mid-week rain locallyThe same system producing severe weather and blizzard conditions will bring us some rain
Parts of the area to hit 80ยฐ for the first time in 2024 Thursday afternoonUnseasonable warmth continues Thursday ahead of hit-or-miss showers Friday.
A wet start to the weekend as Saturday brings scattered showers.Scattered showers with mostly cloudy skies and cool temperatures.
Roanoke Valley is getting a new apartment complexThe largest apartment complex is coming to Roanoke Valley east of I-81 on the 460-Orange Corridor.
Sunday brings cloudy skies at times with a mild and muggy feel.Partly to mostly cloudy skies close out the weekend.
March comes in like a tame lion as chilly rain settles into the regionA chilly rain develops Friday afternoon into the night
Varney Incorporated volunteers work on ninth Home for GoodVolunteers from Varney Incorporated, one of the generous community sponsors, worked on-site Friday, Feb. 23.
Virginiaโs first adult high school approved by VDOE, being built in RoanokeA brighter future for Virginians, the first adult high school in the commonwealth is coming to the star city.
Cloudy skies with isolated rain showers.A conveyor belt of mild and muggy air is moving in this weekend. It brings overcast skies and increased rain chances.
More than 100 passengers use MetroFLX in first weekPeople are starting to take advantage of expanded bus service in the Roanoke Valley.
Marvin Windows volunteers work on ninth Home for GoodVolunteers from Marvin Windows, one of the generous community sponsors, worked on-site Wednesday, Jan. 24.
Southern Team Subaru, Kingdom Harvest Church, TAP partner to distribute coats for โOperation WarmโHundreds of children in the Roanoke Valley are sporting new coats thanks to Operation Warm โ made possible by Southern Team Subaru of Roanoke, Kingdom Harvest Church and TAP.
Weather Authority Alert Day issued through Saturday, Jan. 20Another round of snow followed by below freezing temperatures to close out the week
CHOOSE YOUR VIEW: Winter weather conditions across Southwest, Central VirginiaWSLS will stream weather conditions across Southwest Virginia on Saturday morning beginning at 5 a.m.
Valley Metro launching late-night, Sunday bus serviceValley Metro is launching late-night and Sunday bus service in the Roanoke Valley.
2023 Year In Review: Looking back at the year that was and was not in Southwest Virginiaโs weatherFrom wildfires to lack of snow to severe weather canceling a festival, 2023 did not fall short when it came to weather headlines.
Final weekend of 2023 kicks off cold, breezy and with scattered mountain snowThe bulk of accumulating snow Saturday will target our western-facing slopes.
Short stretch of mild weather to follow round of Wednesday morning rainRain continues Wednesday morning but exits by the afternoon
Local businesses donate thousands of dollars worth of toys to Angel Tree program in needSeveral Roanoke Valley businesses rallied around the Salvation Army when 215 angels weren't returned.
67% of Virginians want a white Christmas, according to surveyChristmas is just a week away, and some people are asking Santa for snow.
Marvin Windows volunteers help build ninth Home for GoodWSLS is building a Home for Good in partnership with Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley.
Mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers SaturdayPartly cloudy conditions build in from the south and stick around for the first half of the day. We slowly clear up this afternoon.
Roanoke Valleyโs largest Christmas celebration, Dickens of a Christmas, kicks offRoanoke Valleyโs largest Christmas celebration, Dickens of a Christmas, kicked off on Friday night with a Christmas tree lighting.
Bank of Botetourt volunteers help build 9th โHome for GoodโWSLS is once again building a Home for Good in partnership with Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley.
Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley seeking homebuyersHabitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley is searching for its new cohort of future homebuyers.
Habitat for Humanity holds dedication for Roanoke homeHabitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley held a dedication ceremony for a house with a special type of concrete.
Fashions for Evergreens returns to Hotel RoanokeThursday kicked off a Star City tradition, Fashions for Evergreens is back at the Hotel Roanoke.
Smoke remains for some ahead of a soaking rain Tuesday...FINALLYParts of the area will see an inch of rain Tuesday - for the first time in nearly three months
Roanoke group with ties to Ukraine travels to Capitol Hill to advocate for home countryA group of five women with ties to Ukraine traveled to Washington D.C. to advocate for their home country.
Halloween forecast (and beyond) to send shivers down your spineHigh temperatures Halloween will be 30-35ยฐ lower than what we reached Monday afternoon
Fall foliage bringing in the green in the Star CityVisit Virginia Blue Ridge talked about why the fall season brings a huge economic impact to Roanoke.
Organizers host annual STEAM Day for Roanoke studentsStudents from across the Roanoke Valley participated in the annual science, technology, engineering, arts, and math or "STEAM" Day.
โA Walk in Their Shoesโ domestic violence awareness event set for FridayOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and itโs an issue that affects millions of people every year.
WATCH: Q&A on Wells Fargo expansion with former Executive Director at Roanoke Regional PartnershipFormer Executive Director at Roanoke Regional Partnership Beth Doughty joined John Carlin Friday evening to discuss Wells Fargo's expansion impacts on the area.
Legendary teacher, coach John Griffith passes awayGriffith's teaching and coaching career spanned 50 years, including two decades at Roanoke City Schools.
Needing rain: Some areas classified in a โsevereโ drought as of ThursdayThe latest drought monitor shows Rockbridge County is in a 'Severe' drought
Interstate 81 widening project set to begin after 2025More road work is coming to the Roanoke Valley.
Federal funding for childcare set to expire this monthFederal funding given to childcare facilities during the pandemic is coming to a close at the end of September.
Meet Septemberโs 3 Degree Guarantee recipient: Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke ValleyAs we kick off the month of September, a new 3 Degree Guarantee recipient is on the horizon.
Soggy start for some leads to localized flood potential MondaySlow-moving rain and storms lead to localized flood potential through Monday
WEIGH IN: Whatโs the best breakfast spot in the Roanoke Valley?Weโve all heard the saying before: breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley out thousands of dollars after thefts, vandalismHabitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley has been hit by thieves and vandalism, costing the non-profit thousands of dollars.
Weather Whiplash: Springing from fall feel to summer sizzleTemperatures climb from the 40s and 50s to the 80s and 90s in less than 48 hours
NOAA: Earth just experienced its hottest July on recordThe Administration says it was likely the hottest month - overall - on record too.
Weather Authority Alert Day has concludedA few strong-to-severe storms will be possible overnight in parts of the New River and Roanoke Valleys
Have our app? Pockets of heavy rain expected at times Thursday morningThe threat for damaging thunderstorms is low and confined to the North Carolina-Virginia border
Roanoke non-profit serves over 130 families with free baby necessitiesHuddle Up Moms has given away over $7,000 worth of necessities to families in need.
Proceeds for Poverty to be held this weekendLooking ahead โ where a local tradition called โProceeds for Povertyโ is once again helping communities here at home and abroad.
Partnership to bring nationally-accredited imaging educational program to Roanoke ValleyThe diagnostic medical sonography program will be offered at the RHEC in early 2024
CHIP of the Roanoke Valley provides free school supplies, haircuts ahead of school yearChild Health Investment Partnership of the Roanoke Valley, also known as CHIP is setting up students for success with their second annual Back to School Celebration.
โLoad the Busโ with school supplies for studentsWSLS is partnering with schools throughout the Roanoke Valley to make sure students are ready for the new school year โ with this yearโs Load the Bus event.
Local schools prepare to โLoad the BusโLocal school districts are encouraging the community to help "Load the Bus" ahead of the new school year.
Roanoke Valley landfill to convert methane gas into renewable natural gasA Roanoke Valley landfill plans to take trash, and turn it into something good. The Smith Gap Regional Landfill will repurpose methane gas from trash decomposing into renewable natural gas.
Tracking lingering smoke, summer storms TuesdayAir quality won't be as poor as it was Monday afternoon
Volunteers prepare meals for Roanoke Valley CROP Hunger WalkA common goal to end hunger one step at a time โ thatโs what the Roanoke Valley CROP Hunger Walk strives to do, especially as they celebrate their 40th anniversary of leading the event.
Roanoke non-profit receives $500k grant for in-patient hospice building projectGood Samaritan Hospice has received a massive grant to aid in its mission to help hospice patients around the Roanoke Valley.
Severe Weather Possible Today. Storms Rolling and Sometimes Rocking.A marginal risk is in effect for all of our zones today, a level 1/5 risk for severe weather. Stay weather aware out there, and keep safe.
Heat, isolated storms through Saturday; more rain/storms likely SundayThe overall amount of storms we see Sunday will be more than what we see Friday and Saturday
Storms stay few and far between as summer heat continuesStorms through Friday and Saturday will be isolated before turning more numerous Sunday
Roanoke Valley sees 54% increase in number of people experiencing homelessnessAccording to the latest Point-In-Time Count, the number of people experiencing homelessness in the Roanoke Valley has gone up.
One more day of severe weather. Then we are clear for the 4th of July!Air quality gradually improves as scattered storm clusters move in from the west.
Sunday Severe Weather. Keep an eye on the radar.Air quality gradually improves as scattered storm clusters move in from the west.
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Roanoke YMCA reveals new pickleball equipmentA sport thatโs all the rage lately, pickleball, is growing in the Roanoke Valley.
Tofano, Brammer headline Class 3 softball honorsCave Spring third baseman Tristyn Tofano named player of the year. Northside's Kassie Brammer named coach of the year.
Hunting Hills hosts Roanoke Regional Tennis HOF Pro-Am"We're trying to keep the tennis history alive in the Roanoke Valley," said Dwight Holland, chairman of the tennis hall of fame.
Around the Way with EJ: Jalen SmallThe owner/operator of the non-profit, "Building Bridges Over Barriers" fills us in on some upcoming events.
United Way of Roanoke Valley hosts 2023 Days of ActionDespite the rainy weather, 128 volunteers are committing 438 hours of community service in the Roanoke Valley.
Chrisโs Coffee and Custard shows off new box truckA Roanoke Valley favorite is hitting the road with a new box truck.
USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championship returns to Southwest VirginiaThe USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championship returns to Southwest Virginia this week.
Smoky haze to return late Thursday as comfortable weather settles inAn Air Quality Alert is in effect for parts of the Roanoke Valley Thursday.
Lebanese Festival returns to RoanokeThe Roanoke Lebanese festival is back for the first time since the pandemic.
Thousands of athletes flooding to the Roanoke Valley this weekend for the Carilion Clinic IRONMAN raceThousands of athletes from all over the world are coming to the Roanoke Valley for the Carilion Clinic IRONMAN 70.3 Virginiaโs Blue Ridge Triathlon.
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Junior League of Roanoke Valley gives out $60k in grantsEight local organizations are getting money to pay for various needs.
Soggy start to Memorial Day before showers turn more scatteredTemperatures will be held down 10-15ยฐ below average the next two days
Angels of Assisi new pet center slated to open by the end of the yearThe Roanoke Valleyโs largest private animal shelter is getting an upgrade.
Lunch Pail Defense Foundation receives donation for student scholarshipsOver $7,000 will now help pay scholarships for construction students in the New River and Roanoke valleyโs.
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Roanoke Valley students have a blast at the Little Feet Meet by Special OlympicsStudents were having a blast at the Little Feet Meet put on by the Special Olympics.
More than 200 students attend Roanoke City Public Schools Job FairStudents were able to talk to more than 80 businesses within the Roanoke Valley.
Roanoke non-profit partners with Salem farm to create outdoor music venue and campsitePlaylist 4 Life Foundation is a local non-profit focused on spreading awareness about mental health through music.
Get outside! Thursday to be the warmest day of the weekA stormy pattern develops Friday through Sunday before cooling off some next week
Warming weather continues prior to pair of storm systemsWe'll reach the 70s and 80s Wednesday and Thursday
LewisGale medical expert says grass pollen is ramping upCoughing, sneezing, and sniffling, thatโs what a lot of people have been doing in the Roanoke Valley lately due to the onset of spring allergies.
Explore Park and Twin Creeks Brewpub create new Summer concert seriesA new Summer concert series is coming to Roanoke County at Explore Park.
Roanoke Valley nonprofit fighting to protect children during Child Abuse Prevention MonthApril marks Child Abuse Prevention Month and one Roanoke-area nonprofit is determined to make a difference in the lives of children.
LewisGale unveils new VR physical therapy treadmillNew healthcare technology in the Roanoke Valley was unveiled on Tuesday. LewisGale Medical Center now houses a virtual reality treadmill.
Local experts share safety tips following multiple rabies cases in Southwest VirginiaRabies has hit the skunk population in the Roanoke Valley. With three cases confirmed, local professionals discuss how to protect yourself and your pets.
Watch history come to life at the Salem MuseumThe Salem Museum is bringing history to life on Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Virginiaโs Blue Ridge TWENTY24 to hit the roadThe Roanoke Valley is welcoming young cyclists to the area.
WEEKEND FORECAST: Strong wind Saturday eases up for a more pleasant, spring-like SundayThe wind will gust between 30 and 45 mph at times until Saturday afternoon
Early blooms lead to seasonal allergiesIf youโve been outside lately, you might have noticed some of the beautiful blooms already on trees, but for some those flowers have consequences.